"When We Rise" was written and created by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, set-backs and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. (more...)

On this week's PARENTHOOD:
Dylan cannot be partners with Max, but Max continues to pester her. Presumably because of his Asperger's, he doesn't understand when to let go. It's really upsetting when you think about it… and he can't do anything about it (something Dylan notes later on in the episode). Poor Max. :-(. It doesn't get any better when he's accused of “harassing” Dylan — and her parents come in and blast Adam and Kristina in front of the entire parent body. This whole plot line is a continuation of the brilliant acting we saw from Max Burkholder last week — he continues to kill it here, especially in the first scene — and when he comes to terms with the fact that he, in fact, doesn't understand all social cues and needs work, despite his Asperger's. Really great character growth and much deserved considering where we first started with him (like, way back in Season 1). (Bonus points for Kristina and Adam's incredibly parenthood pep talk! I mean, who doesn't want to be a Braverman?!) (more...)

PARENTHOOD's always the type of show that'll throw us curveballs. Given the tearjerking promo that showed what I'd call more than just a glimmer of hope, this week, re: curveballs, was no exception. And, as this episode dealt with a plot line I've been very vocal about since the beginning of the season, it's safe to say I've restored faith in the Braverman clan (not that I ever lost it, but you know what I mean). But more on that later. My full analysis follows: (more...)